Suzuki Vitara (LY) 2016-2017 · Service Manual Tightening torques

Section 3 - Driveline / Axle

Section 3 - Driveline / Axle
Section 3A - Drive Shaft / Axle
Front
NOTE:
For fastener(s) with * (asterisk) below, refer to the specified procedure in “Repair Instructions”.
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Drive shaft nut 200 20.4 147.5 icon  
Intermediate support bolt* 55 5.6 40.5 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to:
Rear
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Drive shaft flange nut 50 5.1 37.0 icon  
Drive shaft nut 175 17.8 129.0 icon  
Rear wheel hub assembly bolt 88 9.0 65.0 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to:
Section 3B - Differential
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Rear differential oil level / filler plug 23 2.3 17.0 icon icon  
Rear differential oil drain plug 23 2.3 17.0 icon  
Rear drive shaft flange nut 50 5.1 37.0 icon icon  
Rear drive coupling air temperature sensor 18 1.8 13.5 icon  
Rear differential mounting arm bolt 80 8.2 59.0 icon icon  
Rear differential mounting rear bracket bolt 80 8.2 59.0 icon  
Bevel pinion nut 230 – 340 23.5 – 34.7 170.0 – 251.0 icon  
Bevel gear bolt 78 8.0 57.5 icon  
Differential cover bolt 23 2.3 17.0 icon icon icon  
Companion flange nut 110 11.2 81.5 icon  
Rear drive coupling case bolt 23 2.3 17.0 icon  
Rear differential front mounting bolt 50 5.1 37.0 icon  
Rear differential front mounting nut 50 5.1 37.0 icon  
Mass damper nut 23 2.3 17.0 icon  
Mass damper bolt 23 2.3 17.0 icon  
Rear differential rear bracket bolt 80 8.2 59.0 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to:
Section 3C - Transfer
NOTE:
For fastener(s) with * (asterisk) below, refer to the specified procedure in “Repair Instructions”.
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Transfer oil level / filler plug 23 2.3 17.0 icon icon  
Transfer oil drain plug 23 2.3 17.0 icon  
Transfer oil temperature sensor 12 1.2 9.0 icon  
Transfer stiffener bolt* 55 5.6 40.5 icon  
Transfer bolt 88 9.0 65.0 icon  
Transfer nut 88 9.0 65.0 icon  
Transfer output flange nut 100 – 300 10.2 – 30.6 74.0 – 221.5 icon  
Oil pump outer cover bolt 8.0 0.82 6.0 icon  
Transfer case bolt 23 2.3 17.0 icon icon  
Transfer output retainer bolt 55 5.6 40.5 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to:
Section 3D - Propeller Shaft
Fastening part Tightening torque Note
N·m kgf-m lbf-ft
Propeller shaft bolt 33 3.4 24.5 icon  
Center support bolt 50 5.1 37.0 icon  
Reference:
For the tightening torques of fasteners not specified in this page, refer to: